Miami, May 21, 2013 -
Miami Dade College(MDC) School of Education recently received full accreditation from the prestigious National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for its four Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education (AS-ECE) programs: general, infant/toddler, preschool, and education administration. MDC is the only higher learning institution in the country offering four NAEYC accredited early childhood education programs.

“MDC has always had the reputation of being a leader in Early Childhood Education. This recognition affirms the excellence of our programs and honors the work of our faculty. It is our gift to the children and future generations of children in Miami-Dade County,” said MDC School of Education Director Dr. Susan Neimand.

NAEYC’s accreditation system establishes professional preparation standards to raise the quality of early childhood teacher education, and in turn raise the quality of early education programs serving young children. Accredited associate degree programs provide access to the profession and a strong foundation for the diverse pool of early childhood teachers that are needed in the field.

Established in 1926, the NAEYC is the largest and most influential advocate for high-quality early care and education in the U.S.,representing many of the stakeholders in early childhood education, from preschool and college teachers to policy makers and advocates. A total of 186 programs have been accredited in 30 states since the NAEYC’s accreditation system was launched in 2006. An additional 112 associate degree programs are currently engaged in the self-study program. To learn more, please visit www.naeyc.org.

To learn more about MDC’s School of Education, please contact Dr. Susan Neimand at 305-237-6152.

Miami Dade College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Miami Dade College.
Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin,
disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs/ADA Coordinator, at 305.237.2577 for information.